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How to Get Rid of Soap Mold

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By Greg Lindberg
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Soap mold is caused by a mixture of old soap and bacteria and is also commonly referred to as soap scum. Soap mold can form as a ring around your bathtub or sink, stick to the sides and surfaces or be found at the bottom of shower curtains. The best way to prevent soap mold is to clean your sink and shower at least once a week to remove and disinfect any areas of dry soap and bacteria. Soap mold can be more difficult to clean the longer it has been sitting around. It's important to troubleshoot the area by cleaning with a disinfectant, and then home solutions that will fully remove the mold.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Cloth
  • Furniture wax
  • Dryer sheet
  • 2 cups vinegar
  • 1/2 cup ammonia
  • 1 cup water
  • Spray bottle
  1. Step 1

    Clean the area with a disinfectant spray for tile. Wash the spray off with water and a dry cloth. This will help to get rid of any chunks of soap or excess dirt in the mold. Make sure to wear rubber gloves when cleaning.

  2. Step 2

    Apply furniture wax or polish to the area of the mold. Let the wax sit on the mold for at least five minutes, then wipe in off with a cloth. This should loosen more of the soap scum and mold.

  3. Step 3

    Rub a dryer sheet slight over the area to remove excess soap scum on the area. Don't apply too much pressure on the mold area. If a small stain or hard mold remains, continue to Step 4.

  4. Step 4

    Heat 2 cups of vinegar in your microwave for 30 seconds and then pour into a small spray bottle. Spray the warm vinegar onto to mold and continue to wipe off the area until the majority of mold is gone. Rinse the area with water once you're finished.

  5. Step 5

    Mix 1/2 cup of ammonia and 1 cup of water into a small spray bottle. Spray this on the mold two or three times, and any remaining portions of soap mold should be removed once you wipe it off.

Tips & Warnings
  • Never mix ammonia and other cleaning products that contain bleach. You could create an unsafe chemical reaction or damage the area you are cleaning.
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